DRIVERS have been warned that their choice of footwear could cost them a £5,000 fine if they aren’t careful while driving. Many motorists in the UK opt to drive barefoot or in flip-flops when…
Drivers should use shoes with a sole no thicker than 10mm and that can provide enough grip to stop their foot from slipping off the pedals.
They should not be too heavy, not limit ankle movement and be narrow enough to avoid accidentally depressing two pedals at one. However, according to research by a price comparison website, 40% of women take to the roads in high heels, while 39% wear flip-flops and 24% go barefoot. And over a quarter of male drivers admitted to driving in flip-flops, too, while 22% also choose to wear nothing on their feet.- and a possible driving ban.
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